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Strains vs. Species: What’s The Difference?

There is a lot of confusion surrounding the difference between a “strain” or a “species” when it comes to magic mushrooms.

Generally speaking, a “strain” refers to a very specific genetic sample, which will have its traits or characteristics. This means that two different strains in the same species will be pretty clearly different in their growth pattern or effects — but not different enough that they’re granted a unique species status.

In contrast, “species” refers to a much more general grouping of organisms with the same genetic makeup.

We use the term strains when two samples of genetic material are genetically identical but have some clear, noticeable differences in their traits, known as phenotypical differences.

For example, two individual samples belonging to the same species might have very different chemical makeups but share the same fundamental genome.

There is a huge number of different strains in every plant and fungi species. Still, you will tend to notice a lot more variety in strains when humans cultivate a particular species. Think about things like heirloom tomatoes or the vast array. Of garden varieties for common plants like tulips or roses — all of these are classified as “strains.”